El Rio

Oak Hill, WV · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Oak Hill
#8
of 33 restaurants
City Percentile
53%
rating percentile
Address
El Rio, 571 Mall Rd, Oak Hill, WV 25901
Phone
(304) 465-5434
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

El Rio is a restaurant located in Oak Hill, WV. It is one of 33 restaurants listed in Oak Hill. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Oak Hill city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #8 of 33 restaurants in Oak Hill. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Rio

Family Owned Since 1994.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11 AM–10 PM
Thursday11 AM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Heather Stiver · Jan 2026

Moving to West Virginia from Texas, I’ll admit I was nervous about finding authentic, high-quality Tex-Mex. I honestly didn't think I’d find anything that could compete with what I was used to back home—but El Rio completely proved me wrong! The food here is absolutely fantastic. I was shocked to find such legitimate Tex-Mex flavors tucked away in Oak Hill. Specifically, I am obsessed with the chimichangas. They are perfectly crisp, flavorful, and exactly what I’m looking for when I need a comfort meal. Beyond the food, the experience is always top-notch: • Fast Service: Even when they're busy, the food comes out hot and fresh in no time. • Great Staff: The servers are incredibly friendly, attentive, and make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. If you’re a fellow Texan or just someone

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Crystal Lowery · Feb 2026

Workers were friendly. My daughter got the steak && shrimp && asked for the t-bone steak to be medium rare && received something overcooked that tasted more like a pork chop. However, the shrimp was on point. My two youngest got mac n cheese with fries && the Mac n cheese was dry. I got the Special La Azteca && it was good, but they could've cooked the peppers a little longer. Also got a long Island iced tea && it had hardly any flavor, but was really strong on the alcohol halfway through. Overall, i think the food is alright, but not worth what they charge.

★★★★★ 5.0 David Haines · Aug 2025

We are new to the area, so we're getting to know the restaurants around us. We heard good things about El Rio, so we gave it a try. Whenever we try a new Mexican food place, we get the fajitas so we can compare to other places. El Rio didn't disappoint. In fact, they win as the best fajitas place around this area. We've come back a couple times. They are consistent and the food tasted the same every time.

★★★★★ 5.0 TAMMY A LOCKARD · Nov 2021

Great service, tasty food & drinks, perfect place for any time meal with Family, Friends & *others. Portions are plenty. Prices are reasonable. Waitstaff is great. They keep drinks filled & needs are met. Plenty of space for a small group. Highly recommend El Rio to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food and atmosphere. I'm looking forward to my next visit. Their steak and shrimp is the best around! YummY!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Chip · Jan 2025

Very good, authentic Mexican food with good service in a casual setting. Plenty of parking. Full bar and draught beer. Plenty of parking. Great guacamole.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Cocktails

Services

Mexican restaurant

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